Nigeria

These Nigerian schools are teaching more in a term than they used to in a year. Here's how

In the Nigerian state of Edo, 20,000 children have returned to school since bold educational reforms began one year ago, according to the government.

Three things Nigeria must do to end extreme poverty

Nigeria has more people living in poverty than any other country. Here are three steps the country's government must take to meet the first sustainable development goal of ending poverty

Nigeria: what Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election means for Africa’s biggest economy

Muhammudu Buhari has been re-elected as President of Nigeria after a first term focused on fighting corruption.

Here are 5 security challenges Nigeria’s leader must tackle

With President Muhammadu Buhari re-elected for a second term, here are the problems Nigeria's leadership must address if the 'Giant of Africa' is to keep on growing.

The West is struggling to hit its climate targets. What would the developing world do differently? 

Stifled by its political systems and leadership challenges, the West will struggle to address its climate change targets by 2030. It is time to ask: how would the developing world do it?

Nigeria is turning to renewables to meet the energy demands of a growing population

Nigeria is in the midst of a population boom that has left the nation with just 10% of the energy it needs to supply its people.

7 postcards from a flooded world

The rising sea levels and heavy rain caused by climate change are affecting people and their livelihoods across the world today. Here are seven reports from an already flooding planet.

Mini power grids could provide more than just power to rural Nigerians

Research suggests that mini power grids could boost local economies and provide jobs.

To power its growing population, Nigeria is turning to renewables

It's aiming to generate 30% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.

Forget internet scams: young Nigerians now use digital tech for good

The same technology that made Nigeria famous for cybercrime is now bringing jobs and opportunities to the country's digitally enabled young.

How do we reduce the economic burden of malaria on Nigeria?

Nigeria has one of the highest rates of malaria in the world, and Nigerians spend a large proportion of their income on treatment and prevention.

What can we learn from Nigeria’s approach to tackling disease outbreaks?

What can be done to improve healthcare in Nigeria?

How to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria

Why Nigeria’s future is brighter than you think